hey hey!!! (2/10/10)
wow time is flying by here!!! ahh i cant believe it! ive been here 2 weeks and i leave for birmingham next week on monday. its a straight shot from salt lake to paris so its going to be insanely long!!! so for district leader i pretty much just run a district which consists of 7 missionaries, 4 sister and 3 elders. i just report to the branch president about issues or good things like that, and run meetings, so at first it was a little crazy but its wicked sweet.
ive had lots of wonderful experiences out here and i am growing so much. the weather out is here is dry, cold, but not as cold as maine so its not bad, i usually walk around with just my suit coat at most.
if you could, could you please tell lauren to give everyone on facebook my email?! :) that would be so awesome.. also im going to give you a bunch of emails, so if you could, forward it to everyone, cause i cant write everyone, and technically i can only write you. haha.
so this week ive learned a lot about the book of mormon and how its the keystone of our religion, and that it has the answers to life in it. for real!!! its crazy! i guess ive always taken for granted that book, but as i read it now, it just strengthens me so much and testifies to me the truthfullness of it. we are promised that if we just take that small step of faith by reading and praying about it, that we will gain a witness of it and we will be blessed. its just the best feeling in the world when you get that crazy feeling youve never felt or havent felt before, and its so cool. i know that we are blessed by just doing small things, and it will strengthen as a people, and as families. i love being here and doing this. i love it so much. i am soooo glad that i decided to come and do this because i am so happy. there are some pretty great guys here that i look up to and can just have a good time with.
please let everyone know i said hi and i miss them sooo much. i havent heard from dad yet, but i did hear that he sold the house! haha crazy! talk about a blessing! hopefully this means he'll be sending some dough my way ;) let everyone know too that i need packages, letters, emails, pictures or whatever it is!!! i need em!!! ill be sending some pics in the mail to you this week!
yo my baby boi shwayze!!! i miss you B!! (2/17/10)
i love missionary work so much, and i want you to know that you are the man! haha this week has been a little tough, the lord has been putting my weakness's in front of me hardcore this week so i can work on them and be ready for the field. my visa got delayed again so im here for at least another week, maybe more. i got to go to the temple again, and its so awesome, every single time! ahh i just love the lord and all the blessings that we can recieve from being obedient, and just they joy of serving him. i get to go back to the temple today, and i cant wait. sounds like hockey is kickin it, and im jealous i cant see.. haha oh well. so weird story... i was driving back from salt lake last week from an appointment, and guess who i saw on the side of the road waiting for the bus...? JOHN AMERO. it was sooo weird, i stopped and said hi to him but he didnt really remember me. haha oh well. well take care buddy i miss you like crazy. i pray for you and amber always. love ya!
- elder bussell
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Letter Home (2/3/10)
Tim my main man, and Birthday girl amber, and SEXY MAXXXXX!
This place is absolutely amazing and if there's anywhere that the spirit dwells other than the temple, it's here. I am proudly reporting to you that there are absolutely no regrets in coming here and that I am not home sick one bit. But i do miss everyone like crazy!! I am learning so much and I've already experienced some unreal blessings. Thank you so much for your example and for your diligence in getting me out here. I know I have a great work to do and that I am going to change lives that no one else can! Ive been called as District Leader and it's so cool. The Love that I have for my district is untouchable. I believe that I've been a pretty solid example to others and have even kept some here because of things that I've been through and for the examples like you who have helped me get through tough times. The Lord truly blesses us and I'm so grateful for all of my learning experiences so that I could help others. This church is sooo true. I love my savior and just trying to be obedient everyday here makes me so much more grateful to him. I cant imagine living a perfect obedient life, I cant thank him enough for setting that example. I've learned something so important while I've been here and that's to love. Whether its your investigator, your friend, or your companion, it makes all the world of difference.
Anyways I've got to get going to the temple. I'll be thinking of you guys there. I will always hold that day dear to my heart! BTW I love the blogspot idea!!
Here's a quick little spiritual thought:
-" The standard of truth has been erected. No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calamity may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purpose of God shall be accomplished and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done." - Joesph Smith.
This work is so real. I love my father in heaven and my savior and redeemer Jesus Christ. I know that they love us so much and that if were obedient we can return to live with them. This is truly the restored and one and only gospel, and I'm eternally grateful to be a part of it.
One Love, (haha)
- Elder Bussell
This place is absolutely amazing and if there's anywhere that the spirit dwells other than the temple, it's here. I am proudly reporting to you that there are absolutely no regrets in coming here and that I am not home sick one bit. But i do miss everyone like crazy!! I am learning so much and I've already experienced some unreal blessings. Thank you so much for your example and for your diligence in getting me out here. I know I have a great work to do and that I am going to change lives that no one else can! Ive been called as District Leader and it's so cool. The Love that I have for my district is untouchable. I believe that I've been a pretty solid example to others and have even kept some here because of things that I've been through and for the examples like you who have helped me get through tough times. The Lord truly blesses us and I'm so grateful for all of my learning experiences so that I could help others. This church is sooo true. I love my savior and just trying to be obedient everyday here makes me so much more grateful to him. I cant imagine living a perfect obedient life, I cant thank him enough for setting that example. I've learned something so important while I've been here and that's to love. Whether its your investigator, your friend, or your companion, it makes all the world of difference.
Anyways I've got to get going to the temple. I'll be thinking of you guys there. I will always hold that day dear to my heart! BTW I love the blogspot idea!!
Here's a quick little spiritual thought:
-" The standard of truth has been erected. No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calamity may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purpose of God shall be accomplished and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done." - Joesph Smith.
This work is so real. I love my father in heaven and my savior and redeemer Jesus Christ. I know that they love us so much and that if were obedient we can return to live with them. This is truly the restored and one and only gospel, and I'm eternally grateful to be a part of it.
One Love, (haha)
- Elder Bussell
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Elder Bussell's first email home!
hey y'all!!!
oh my gosh where do i begin!?!? the mtc is so crazy awesome i love it!!! the first day i got here i got to walk next to and see a general authority!!! president uchtdorf.. oh my gosh such a crazy experience. as i was walking next to him, i just felt something so special, i knew that he was truly a representative of the lord. then maybe 10 minutes later he came in to our group meeting where all the new missionaries were and expressed his love and gratitude for our sacrifice and work. and for our love for our heavenly father. it was sooo cool. two days later i was called as district leader. so theres been some pretty exciting things happening. im so happy to be here, i know what i am doing is right and my testimony is just growing so much. this place is just underneath the temple and just above a chapel when it comes to the sacredness and the spirit that dwells here. its so awesome. so ive met some pretty cool elders here who have been here for a while. theyre going to hong kong and theyve been here since december. haha i cant imagine being here that long even though i love it here but it can get old sometimes. haha. theyre here till march too! yikes!!! haha, we have a blast though in the residence halls. we trying to obedient as possible with rules but theres nothing wrong with being ourselves and having a little fun. one missionary, elder jones, hes in another district but both our class and dorm rooms are right next to each other and this kid is practically my twin when it comes to attitude. were loud and scream like girls. but most importantly we beat box together and have free styles. haha oh my gosh its so fun. i also met another missionary from maine, elder stanley.. and get this, he is the son of one of my boss's from sun tan city!!! haha sooo crazy. (suzi its ron's son!) also i met a missionary from maryland who is way good friends with rachel braithwaite whos is my ward back home. i think his name is elder gadberry...? haha such a small world!!!
im learning so much here and im so greatful for everyones support. i know im going to come out of here a better man. the schedule is a little gruling but its so worth it cause the spirit is so strong here and i know what i am doing is right. my testimony is just out of this world and its only growing. sometimes when i am praying or bearing my testimony, i just catch my self spilling words without even thinking, and theyre coming straight from the heart, because the spirit is just practically punching me! haha. this gospel is so true, i hope everyone has a chance to pray about and to ask our father in heaven if it is. ive learned so many things that i just want to shout to everyone and scream in their face but i guess thats not very missionary like. haha. i know theres so much more to life. that through our savior, we can be comforted in times of need, that our lives can be happier and more fulfilling, that we can draw closer to our families and friends, and have such an undeniable love for all. im so greatful for this oppurtunity, and for all of my blessings, especially all of you, family and friends.
Enjoy!!
oh my gosh where do i begin!?!? the mtc is so crazy awesome i love it!!! the first day i got here i got to walk next to and see a general authority!!! president uchtdorf.. oh my gosh such a crazy experience. as i was walking next to him, i just felt something so special, i knew that he was truly a representative of the lord. then maybe 10 minutes later he came in to our group meeting where all the new missionaries were and expressed his love and gratitude for our sacrifice and work. and for our love for our heavenly father. it was sooo cool. two days later i was called as district leader. so theres been some pretty exciting things happening. im so happy to be here, i know what i am doing is right and my testimony is just growing so much. this place is just underneath the temple and just above a chapel when it comes to the sacredness and the spirit that dwells here. its so awesome. so ive met some pretty cool elders here who have been here for a while. theyre going to hong kong and theyve been here since december. haha i cant imagine being here that long even though i love it here but it can get old sometimes. haha. theyre here till march too! yikes!!! haha, we have a blast though in the residence halls. we trying to obedient as possible with rules but theres nothing wrong with being ourselves and having a little fun. one missionary, elder jones, hes in another district but both our class and dorm rooms are right next to each other and this kid is practically my twin when it comes to attitude. were loud and scream like girls. but most importantly we beat box together and have free styles. haha oh my gosh its so fun. i also met another missionary from maine, elder stanley.. and get this, he is the son of one of my boss's from sun tan city!!! haha sooo crazy. (suzi its ron's son!) also i met a missionary from maryland who is way good friends with rachel braithwaite whos is my ward back home. i think his name is elder gadberry...? haha such a small world!!!
im learning so much here and im so greatful for everyones support. i know im going to come out of here a better man. the schedule is a little gruling but its so worth it cause the spirit is so strong here and i know what i am doing is right. my testimony is just out of this world and its only growing. sometimes when i am praying or bearing my testimony, i just catch my self spilling words without even thinking, and theyre coming straight from the heart, because the spirit is just practically punching me! haha. this gospel is so true, i hope everyone has a chance to pray about and to ask our father in heaven if it is. ive learned so many things that i just want to shout to everyone and scream in their face but i guess thats not very missionary like. haha. i know theres so much more to life. that through our savior, we can be comforted in times of need, that our lives can be happier and more fulfilling, that we can draw closer to our families and friends, and have such an undeniable love for all. im so greatful for this oppurtunity, and for all of my blessings, especially all of you, family and friends.
Enjoy!!
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